Though the definition of a “sanctuary campus” is murky, Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday made it clear they are not welcome in Texas.
Demographics
Explore population trends, diversity, and data shaping Texas communities, politics, and policy.
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“Strongest Skinhead” is behind white nationalist’s speech at Texas A&M
The man bringing Richard Spencer to speak at Texas A&M University next week is himself a white nationalist who has been inviting incendiary guests to College Station for years.
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Criminal Justice
Is Ciudad Juárez on the brink of a new gang war?
October was the deadliest month in Ciudad Juárez in nearly three years. Locals are anxious — and hopeful they’re not witnessing a resurgence of the brutal drug war that plagued this Mexican border city from 2008 to 2011.
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Criminal Justice
Lawmaker wants to crack down on illegal hiring by state contractors
A measure filed Monday by state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, would beef up punishment for employers that hire undocumented workers and seek to do business with the state.
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Demographics
Election dealt some setbacks to Texas GOP’s modest diversity
One-half of the Hispanic Republicans in the Texas Legislature lost their seats this election, but there were only six to begin with.
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Demographics
Immigrants fear what Trump will do to “sanctuary cities”
It’s not yet clear whether, or how, the Trump administration could make good on a promise to end “sanctuary cities.” But the simple fact that he says he’ll try is enough to terrify many undocumented immigrants in Texas.
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Criminal Justice
Laredo mayor, city manager congratulate Trump, ask for meeting
A week after acknowledging some of his constituents are anxious and perplexed over the election of Donald Trump, the mayor of Laredo has sent a congratulatory note to the president-elect.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Many border drug smugglers avoid prison
In two key counties, less than a quarter of the “high-threat criminals” arrested by Department of Public Safety troopers for felony drug offenses during the state’s border surge have been sent to prison.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Most border arrests by Texas troopers are not for drug smuggling
DPS has added more troopers to the border under the assumed objective that they’re going after drug and human smugglers. But most of their arrests are for drunk driving and misdemeanor drug possession.
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Tell us how Donald Trump’s deportation plans impact you or your community
How do you think Donald Trump’s election — and his proposed immigration and deportation policies — will affect you or undocumented people where you live?
